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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.10, 150.09 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.10, 150.09 and 59.50 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.10 : 150.09 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.10/150.09 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.10x = 150.09 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.10x = 8,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930.32/100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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